Jan 13 2021
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Station To Station
David Bowie
This is the first David Bowie album I've ever actually listened to. I've mainly just heard separate/single songs by Bowie and have loved him that way so it was interesting sitting through a whole album of his for once. After saying that, yeah I'm not a fan of this one. I'm sure I would like other David Bowie albums and listening to station to station, has inspired me to go through his whole discography to find that perfect album that I'll fall in love with. This album made me feel like I wasn't listening to Dr. Bowie, it might be blasphemy but it almost felt like an imposter album. That's all I'll say and please don't hurt my feelings.
3
Jan 13 2021
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Ramones
Ramones
Never really listened to the Ramones before but after listening to this album, I may have to start. I'm a huge fan of punk type music (Blink-182, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, *honorary mention* Lil Peep) but I've also not been a huge fan of Rock music. I know that some of the bands I've listed are also considered to be Punk Rock bands, but I see them more as Punk than Rock. But with this album, you can really call it Punk Rock, and I like it, a lot. As soon as I finished listening to it, I listened to it one more time, and then another. It's a perfect blend of Punk and Rock and you can really feel it. Real rocky instrumentals with that great mix of Punky vocals and lyrics. It makes you wanna smoke a cigarette in class and flip the bird at your bloody teacher. Blitzkrieg Bop is a classic (Shout out Jimmy Neutron) and I really like I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend, Havana Affair, and Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue. It's a very fun album to listen to and it's almost like they're just rumbling when they sing sometimes and at this point, I'm rambling but it's because I'm trying to finish this review up so I can go listen to it again and throw rocks at birds while wearing all black. Oops, almost forgot to tear some holes in my jeans, I guess I'll be going now.
……… Are you still here? BUZZ OFF ASSHOLE *Double middle fingers*!
5
Jan 14 2021
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Stand!
Sly & The Family Stone
Some good songs but overall not that great.
2
Jan 18 2021
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Rio
Duran Duran
This "Rock" album is one of a kind. I love Duran Duran and finally listening through this album has made me appreciate them more as just a band that made Hungry Like the Wolf. Even though I wasn't born until 1999, I feel like I can say that this album is very unique for its time. Every song seems to sound similar but also sounds funky and fresh. I'm not good at writing reviews so here's the jist of what I think about this album, "This is the 80s man!" -Joseph Klein
4
Jan 20 2021
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Off The Wall
Michael Jackson
What do Jared Fogle and this album have in common? Let me tell you... "What comes first? Don't stop till you get enough". Of course I'm referring to Jared's love for delicious subway sandwiches. Nah but seriously, this was a really great album and I did enjoy it since I've never really listened to it before. I've always been a thriller guy, and by saying that, I can't say that it's better than thriller. Still good though and I'll definitely listen to it more now but, alas, I cannot betray my beloved thriller. So with every listen of off the wall, I'll listen to thriller twice.
4
Jan 21 2021
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If You're Feeling Sinister
Belle & Sebastian
I'm going to keep this short, this is my type of album. Very moody and melancholic and reminds me a lot of Vashti Bunyan, which is probably why I like it so much. But mainly the melodies on this album are perfect. They're calm, soothing, and make you feel like you should hop on your bike and ride around the neighborhood waving at random people. I am a little confused though, who's Belle and who's Sebastian! *57 lauging crying emojis*!!!
4
Jan 22 2021
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Kings Of The Wild Frontier
Adam & The Ants
Did not like this album that much, reminded me of the Culture Club but if they were called the tryhard club! (lol, they're trying too hard in my opinion). I don't have anything else to say, disappointed that an album would waste my time like that.
1
Feb 09 2021
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First Band On The Moon
The Cardigans
Okay now this is a good album. At first, all I was thinking was this sounds like some Gwen Stefani wannabee but as soon as I heard Lovefool, I realized what I did was wrong. Very moody but didn't lose that feeling of rock. The cover of Iron Man was also very well done and I may like it more than the original. I don't have much else to say other than it's a great listen but I don't see myself listening to it more than a couple of times, I think 3 would be enough.
3
Feb 10 2021
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Duck Rock
Malcolm McLaren
This is classified as Hip/Hop but I can barely hear it. Not saying it's a bad thing because I really liked the album. I also liked hearing the part Eminem sampled as well as the Run The Jewels sample, but overall, this album was super funky and unique with every song. The little quips where the people were calling in reminded me of Kurupt Fm (People just do nothing) when they would have their little conversations on the songs, but I didn't really like those parts in this album. My favorite tracks were Buffalo Gals and Merengue (especially how fast-paced that song was, made me wanna hit the Me te llamo Latin jazz Tony K Dort dance). Yoooo, this album would be wacky after hitting a spliff (drooling emoji).
4
Feb 11 2021
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Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
Just beautiful, what else can I say. We grew up with Frankie in the house and it was great listening to a whole album by him and this album is definitely one of his best ones. What can beat The Girl From Ipanema, absolutely nothing? Well maybe Girl from the North Country but, a paisan like Frank Sinatra blows Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan outta da water. "Fughetta Bout it!" -Joseph Klein, Yes this is an original quote by me.
5
Feb 12 2021
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Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Soothing album, really makes you want to sit on a rock and read a Robert Frost book while scoffing at people that walk past. But not much variety throughout the album, all the songs are good but sound pretty similar to one another.
3
Feb 22 2021
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Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis
This is what they should have played when Peter Parker said, "Now dig on this". You can always count on Miles Davis to create such a beautiful but fun jazz album. Honestly, I wish I could have plopped on a zoot suit before diving into this album, would have made the experience much more authentic. But, even without the zoot, still fantastic. All instruments pairing with each other at all times and I'm used to listening to a lot of Herbie Hancock so most of my jazz listening is very chaotic and the instruments pair together by being all over the place, but this time, It's much better hearing them all fight the good fight altogether. Overall amazing, nothing else to say. (also quick quip for my Tim and Eric boys, anytime I listen to jazz now, I can't help but think of the jazz session bit, "Imma throw this atcha. RRA DOO-J RA JOOJ RUBBADY SA")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCzq-uCSvfY&ab_channel=JignishTheMarvel
5
Feb 23 2021
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Entertainment
Gang Of Four
Gang of Four? More like, "Please, no more"! This album reminds me of the Ramones but if they all took some melatonin before making an album. Very boring, not extremely bad but there really wasn't anything on this album that was impressionable to me (except the over 1 minute of guitar feedback on the last song that made me wanna throw my phone at a wall). Definitely not gonna listen to it again, sorry gang of four. (also here's some more disses I can think of, Gang of Four? More like, "I'm out the door!" or "There's the door!")(Gang of Four? More like, "My ears are sore!")(Gang of Four? More like, "Oh this is a bore!")(Gang of Four? More like, "I'd rather go to war!")(Gang of Four? More like, "I can't take this anymore!") Yeah, not my cup of tea.
1
Mar 12 2021
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Another Green World
Brian Eno
Eh, it's alright.
2
Mar 15 2021
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The Seldom Seen Kid
Elbow
Fantastic album, I was very hesitant at first after turning up my volume during the first song to hear it better only to have my ears blasted by those trumpets but The Bones of You was such a great song that I forgave the first song. After that, the songs really just keep getting better and it's like each song feels like a different genre, and I was surprised that I liked most of the songs that had that country vibe to them. Definitely gonna add this to the rotation.
5
Mar 30 2021
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From Elvis In Memphis
Elvis Presley
He sounds like slim shady
4
Mar 31 2021
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Imperial Bedroom
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
It’s alright, nothing too memorable
2
Apr 01 2021
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The Bends
Radiohead
5